Borgo San Leonardo is a historic crossroads in lower Bergamo.
Arriving there, it is immediately recognizable thanks to its very particular conformation, in which as many as 5 streets converge into a single square.
If in the past this place was an important center for city commerce, today instead Piazza Pontida is the hub of this wonderful neighborhood, the perfect place to enjoy a fantastic aperitif, surrounded by the characteristic setting offered by picturesque and colorful buildings made poetic by the signs of time, and conclude by testing the cuisine of the many restaurants in the area!
Strolling through the streets, you will notice the indelible trace of the artisan vocation of this village, which has left a clearly visible trace in the modern urban landscape in the form of small stores and arcades, today, perfect for hosting the events that enliven Borgo San Leonardo.
Borgo San Leonardo is a Borgo in celebration.
Visiting it throughout the year, you might come across eccentric events and captivating festivals that enliven this corner of the city: from the summer “movide,” to the White Nights, to the now prestigious and acclaimed “Bergamo Buskers Festival,” which welcomes hundreds of international street performers: the spectacle of clowns, jugglers, fire-eaters and magicians who invade the streets give a unique thrill to anyone willing to be amazed.
And at other times of the year?
You’ll be spoiled for choice among the plethora of clubs, stores, activities and restaurants that can give you a great shopping or drinking opportunity!
Curiosities
Under the Borgo’s arcades is home to the famous “Duchy of Pontida Square,” an ancient goliardic association dedicated to keeping alive the traditions, culture, art and folklore of the city of Bergamo.